Cowards Bend the Knee
Synopsis
When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.
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- Director
- Guy Maddin
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Maddin
- Original Title
- Cowards Bend the Knee
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Power Plant
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Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin
John Gurdebeke
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Guy Maddin
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John Gurdebeke
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Guy Maddin
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What is Cowards Bend the Knee about?
When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.
Who directed Cowards Bend the Knee?
Cowards Bend the Knee was directed by Guy Maddin.
Who stars in Cowards Bend the Knee?
The principal cast of Cowards Bend the Knee includes Darcy Fehr, Melissa Dionisio, Tara Birtwhistle, Louis Negin, Amy Stewart.
When was Cowards Bend the Knee released and how long is it?
Cowards Bend the Knee was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.